MEEKER | In attendance to observe the April 2 Meeker town meeting were newly-elected trustees Kathy Sizemore, Jessica Browning and Charles Day. Travis Day was re-elected and will serve as Meeker’s new mayor. Unofficial election results pending return of potential overseas ballots: Of 472 ballots total returned: Travis Day –[Read More…]
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Town of Meeker Unoffical Election Results
Canine complaints on the rise: What you should know
Dog owners and their neighbors should know the laws and codes regarding barking, dogs at large, and what to do when there’s a problem. MEEKER | Since the stay-at-home orders during the COVID-19 pandemic, noise complaints due to barking dogs have increased according to Meeker Animal Control Officer Laurel Haney.[Read More…]
DOWNTOWN GLOW UP
Town and WREA begin installation of 130 LED downtown outdoor street lighting luminaires. It’s been a long time coming, but with the replacement of the downtown street light fixtures, Meeker is one step closer to being “dark sky-friendly.” (Left) The old fixtures cast an eerie green glow on night photos.[Read More…]
NW Colo. Energy Initiative will seek community input
MEEKER | Matt Solomon, representing the Northwest Colorado Energy Initiative, gave a brief presentation to Meeker trustees on April 19. The Initiative, started by Sen. Bob Rankin, operates under the umbrella of the Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado (AGNC). The group has received federal funding to do surveys and education[Read More…]
Negotiations on Circle Park riverfront project continue
After an engineering review that found “no fatal flaws” but did include some suggestions for changes, Meeker trustees asked for additional time to approve a proposed contract agreement with Diggin It Riverworks Inc. during the March 5 board meeting. The contract discussion was rescheduled for April 2. Trustees also reviewed[Read More…]
Town of Meeker candidate Q&A
The Herald emailed questions to the candidates for the three open seats on the town’s board of trustees and the mayoral office. Running for mayor is current trustee and mayor pro tem Travis Day. Board candidates include Jessica Browning, Charles Day, Trisha Granahan, Aubrey Perry and Kathy Sizemore. Matt Franks’[Read More…]
Meeker trustees approve donation for baseball/softball teams
If you pay very close attention to your monthly cell phone bill, you may notice an 8¢ increase on the 911 surcharge beginning in February. The increase will generate about $80 in additional revenue this year for the Eastern Rio Blanco County 911 board. Dispatch Supervisor Rhawnie McGruder spoke to[Read More…]
Town of Meeker denies Family Dollar liquor license
After a lengthy report from Family Dollar’s representative, a third-party company hired by Family Dollar to conduct a community survey, multiple questions raised by trustees and comments from several town residents, Meeker’s board of trustees voted down a beer and wine liquor license application for the Family Dollar store on[Read More…]
Town board hears Chamber updates
Mayor Pro Tem Travis Day led the first meeting of 2024 for the Meeker Board of Trustees. The board certified the mill levy for 2024, noting that with the changes passed by the legislature in special session, anticipated property tax revenue was reduced by about $23K. Meeker Chamber of Commerce[Read More…]
Move it, move it …
Town of Meeker Public Works staff have been moving excess snow from the streets to the county fairgrounds to prepare the track for Meeker Skijor this weekend. Races begin Saturday, December 30, at 10 a.m. Niki Turner Photo
Consultants: Meeker needs more single-family homes
Town trustees heard the results of a housing assessment conducted earlier this year by Ayres Associates. The purpose of the assessment was to understand the current housing market and identify opportunities to support attainable/affordable housing units; identify gaps and unmet needs in the market; and identify housing strategies and policies[Read More…]
